yohimbe

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yo·him·be | \ yō-ˈhim-bā ,

yə- , -bē \

Definition of yohimbe

: a tropical African tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe synonym Corynanthe yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields yohimbine also : a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac

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Additionally, 34 people died from exposure to dietary supplements during the study period — six from ma huang or ephedra, three from homeopathic agents, and one from yohimbe, CNN reports. — Lisa Ryan, The Cut, "Poison Control Centers Saw a 50 Percent Increase in Calls About Dietary Supplements, According to a New Study," 24 July 2017

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yohimbe

noun

yo·him·be | \ yō-ˈhim-bā ,

yə- ,

-bē

Medical Definition of yohimbe

: a tropical African tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe synonym Corynanthe yohimbe) of the madder family whose bark yields the alkaloid yohimbine also : a preparation of the bark that is used especially as an aphrodisiac